Thomas Esparza’s Answers

Will my H1B status affect my Green card processing?

I am on L2 right now and my company is planning to file H1B for me. On the other hand, my husband is on L1 A and his company is planning to file Green Card for him. I am wondering if my H1B status will affect my husband's green card processing? If...

Thomas’s Answer

October 6, 2016 9:29pm

I am on L2 right now and my company is planning to file H1B for me. You do know that there is plotter for the H1visa. You might not get in.

On the other hand, my husband is on L1 A and his company is planning to file Green Card for him. I am wondering if my H1B status will affect my husband's green card processing?NO MAM IT WILL NOT If no, will my H1B status affect me (in duration/rejection) when I apply for green card through him later?NO, THE ONLY THING THAT MIGHT AFFECT YOU IN THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS WITH HIM IS FRAUD OR FALLING OUT OF STATUS.

Green Car Question for potential spouse

Hello,
First, thank you for taking your time to answer this question.
I am a college professor. Currently, I have academic H1B. My employer applied for green card as I am an exceptional researcher. I am in the last stage of green card proce...

Thomas’s Answer

October 6, 2016 8:15pm

If you are not married on the date that th eUSCIS grants your green card she will not be able to adjust her status to LPR. However, depending on the country that she is from she might be able to do so within a couple of years. Keep in mind that she will have to continue in lawful status to maintain eligibility for AOS through you. On the other hand, if you get married before USCIS grants a green card to you, she will be eligible to aOS even if she is not on the form. but the marriage has to take place before you are granted AOS. good luck. the International Student Advisor might be able to help you. otherwise you might want to consult an attorney.

What is my A number?

Hi,
My husband is a permanent residence and I sent my I-130 application last year. I am applying for adjustment of status now and it asks for my A number in almost every form. There is an A number in my I-130 approval notice but it is my hus...

Thomas’s Answer

October 5, 2016 6:32pm

My buddy Adan got that one right. But first you have to determine if you eligible for adjustment of status. There are many ways that a person can be qualified and also many requirements to be qualified for the benefit. Your entire immigration record is reviewed to see if you are eligible. You definitely should get legal advice on this. as to the A number question, you will not have one until they assign one to you. one might assigned to you when the visa petition was filed for you. but it might not have been. good luck

How long would it take if i got married to my boyfriend and he fixed my immigration status? ?

I came to the US at 2months , and have been here my whole life i now have 2 daughters with my boyfriend .

Thomas’s Answer

October 5, 2016 2:11pm

A lot depends on how you entered. If you entered with inspection at a port of entry at you last entry then you are probably eligible for adjustment of status. If you have accumulated unlawful presence, then left and re entered illegally you might be statutorily barred. you should get help.

How will i get my green card faster, from my us citizen dad or legal resident mum

i am an unmarried 30 year old male from ghana and currently in the US on a visiting visa, I have a mother who is a permanent legal resident and a dad who is a us citizen, my dad has terminal cancer and has about 6 months to live, my mum is younge...

Thomas’s Answer

October 4, 2016 2:57pm

Neither depending on the country that you are from it could take from 15 to 25 years. It does not matter which category you are filed in.

About CR1 (green card category)

my green card category is CR1 and my green card expires in may 2018 . when i need to fill a form to remove conditional residence? further my marriage date is 10/2014 and i came USA in may 2016. since i heard i need to fill before my second marria...

Thomas’s Answer

October 3, 2016 4:14pm

you can file three months before your card expires or sooner under certain circumstances, such as abuse or divorce.

Can you travel outside the United States if you are a conditional resident?

I just got approved for my conditional green card, I'm wondering if I can freely travel for a couple of weeks to my country with no problems.
The second question is, I dated my now wife for 6 years, but i been married for little more than a ye...

Thomas’s Answer

October 1, 2016 4:12pm

Yes, of course you can. If your green card has not come in the mail you might want to make an info pass appointment and get your passport stamped. good luck

Adjustment of status: filed i 485 and i 130. Case went from testing to initial review, the day after the interview

ITS BEEN MORE THAN 2 MONTHS AND IT STILL SAYS YOUR CASE IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING REQUIRED REVIEW. I DID INFO PASS AND THE INFO-PASS OFFICER SAID EVERYTHING LOOKS FINE I JUST NEED TO WAITE FOR THE ANSWER. THERE IS NOTHING HE CAN DO. ASKED HIM TO SEN...

Thomas’s Answer

November 8, 2013 4:32pm

Be patient. if you need an attorney in hOuston, call Adan Vega or Bruce Coane. good luck. tom

Thomas’s Answer

H4 to F1 COS.

Changing visa status to F1, as my program is of professional nature requiring internship.
I have applied for I-20 for Jan 2014 (Winter session) in a university. My univ. says that in case my F1 approval comes late (Post Jan 10, 2014) I will h...

Thomas’s Answer

October 10, 2013 3:21pm

i think that you should look up Paul Parsons a specialist in Austin to answer your question. he has a long history of helping students with your predicament. tom